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MentorsMentors needed to provide training, assistance and advocacy for individuals with disabilities in employment, classroom and community settings in the Ottawa County area. Minimum requirements include: must be 19 or older, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid MI drivers license with acceptable driving record. Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. Apply online at www.moka.org, job ID 182.

L.I.F.E. Skills LeaderHamilton, MIHas God gifted you with a passion to help people in need? Love I.N.C. (in the Name of Christ) is seeking candidates.This is a 14-16 hour-a-week position providing leadership and staff support of the L.I.F.E. (Learning in Finances and Everyday) SkillsProgram primarilyon Thursdayafternoons/evenings.Job description andqualifications can be found at our website www.loveincnwa.org or contact Jean atloveincje@frontier.com

Marine Boat Technician at Eldean Shipyard, a Marina & Resort on Lake Macatawa Eldean Shipyard has 300 boat slips and services and repairs boats all year. During the summer season, the marina offers a great, resort style, work environment. In the off-season, technicians repair boats in the storage facilities. Shifts are generally M-F, 8-5. Craftsman skilled in boat repair: A marine technician that has experience in one or more of the following areas: Fiberglass, Gelcoat, Carpentry, Electronics/mechanical, Rigging, Painting, and/or Varnishing. Although experience on boats is preferred, if you have learned similar skills in other industries please do not hesitate to apply. One must work well with others, follow directions carefully, & produce high quality workmanship. The full-time position offers health, life, & disability insurance; 401k retirement plan with match; Paid Vacations and Holidays. Part-time options are also available. Send your resume to: wade@eldean.com or Eldean Shipyard, Attn: Wade, 2223 South Shore Drive, Macatawa, MI 49434.

RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISORS MOKA is seeking experienced leaders to supervise residential treatment homes in the Holland, Allendale and Sparta areas, responsible to assure the highest quality of compassionate care and support for the individuals who live in the homes. These are full time positions with benefits including health and dental insurance, employer matched 401(k), paid time off and tuition reimbursement.Requires an associates degree, and at least one year experience working with adults or children with disabilities or other vulnerable individuals. An equivalent combination of supervisory experience and education may also be considered. Additional requirements: valid MI driver's license with satisfactory driving record.View a detailed job description and apply online at www.moka.org, job IDs 814, 815, 816 and 813

MentorsMentors needed to provide training, assistance and advocacy for individuals with disabilities in employment, classroom and community settings in the Ottawa County area. Minimum requirements include: must be 19 or older, have a high school diploma or GED and a valid MI drivers license with acceptable driving record. Experience working with individuals with disabilities preferred. Apply online at www.moka.org, job ID 182.

RESIDENTIAL SUPERVISORS MOKA is seeking experienced leaders to supervise residential treatment homes in the Holland, Allendale and Sparta areas, responsible to assure the highest quality of compassionate care and support for the individuals who live in the homes. These are full time positions with benefits including health and dental insurance, employer matched 401(k), paid time off and tuition reimbursement.Requires an associates degree, and at least one year experience working with adults or children with disabilities or other vulnerable individuals. An equivalent combination of supervisory experience and education may also be considered. Additional requirements: valid MI driver's license with satisfactory driving record.View a detailed job description and apply online at www.moka.org, job IDs 814, 815, 816 and 813

L.I.F.E. Skills LeaderHamilton, MIHas God gifted you with a passion to help people in need? Love I.N.C. (in the Name of Christ) is seeking candidates.This is a 14-16 hour-a-week position providing leadership and staff support of the L.I.F.E. (Learning in Finances and Everyday) SkillsProgram primarilyon Thursdayafternoons/evenings.Job description andqualifications can be found at our website www.loveincnwa.org or contact Jean atloveincje@frontier.com

Marine Boat Technician at Eldean Shipyard, a Marina & Resort on Lake Macatawa Eldean Shipyard has 300 boat slips and services and repairs boats all year. During the summer season, the marina offers a great, resort style, work environment. In the off-season, technicians repair boats in the storage facilities. Shifts are generally M-F, 8-5. Craftsman skilled in boat repair: A marine technician that has experience in one or more of the following areas: Fiberglass, Gelcoat, Carpentry, Electronics/mechanical, Rigging, Painting, and/or Varnishing. Although experience on boats is preferred, if you have learned similar skills in other industries please do not hesitate to apply. One must work well with others, follow directions carefully, & produce high quality workmanship. The full-time position offers health, life, & disability insurance; 401k retirement plan with match; Paid Vacations and Holidays. Part-time options are also available. Send your resume to: wade@eldean.com or Eldean Shipyard, Attn: Wade, 2223 South Shore Drive, Macatawa, MI 49434.

PADNOS- INTERVIEWING BLITZ SKILLED TRADES AND TRUCK DRIVER POSITIONS ONLY MONDAY December 29, 20143:00 pm 6:00 pm PADNOS Grandville Office3495 Viaduct Street,SWGrandville,MI 49418 Hate waiting in lines at job fairs?Call 616-796-7211 on the morning the event to schedule a time - No Waiting!!!Walk-in interviews also available ALL SKILLED TRADES AND TRUCK DRIVER Candidates,if you can answer YES to these questions, then keep reading! - Will this be your first time interviewing at PADNOS (includes phone screens)?- Do you have a high school diploma or GED and a valid drivers license?- Do you need GREAT Benefits and Competitive Wages?- Do you like to work for a company that likes to have fun while working?- Would your family enjoy a company picnic at John Ball Park Zoo? TRUCK DRIVERS- Do you have a valid CDL-A?- Do you have at least 1 year of driving experience with your CDL-A?- Is your MVR in good standing? MECHANICS- Do you have 1+ years of experience as a truck and trailer mechanic?- Are you able to work 2nd Shift? SKILLED TRADES SUPERVISORS- Do you have 2+ years of leadership experience?- Do you have 3+ years of Millwright or Machinist experience? MACHINISTYes, we do more than recycling at PADNOS!We do one of a kind jobs for community customers!We have openings at both the Holland and Grand Rapids machine shops.See our Capabilities Visit ixlmachineshop.com or leitelt.com- Do you have 2+ years experience on manual machines?- Do you enjoy working on lathes, Bridgeport mills and surface grinders in a job shopenvironment? IF YOUR ANSWERS WERE YES,YES AND YES,THEN YOU SHOULD ATTEND THIS EVENT!BE SURE TO BRING 2 PRINTED COPIES OF YOUR RESUME WITH YOUPlease apply online at www.padnos.com/careers prior to the event.

ADMINISTRATOR:American House of Holland (Formerly Oak Crest Health Care) provides quality assisted care to seniors of our community. We are currently accepting resumes for an experienced leader with proven management skills to be the campus Administrator. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, plan, direct and coordinate all day to day operations of the multiple facility supportive care campus.Ensure appropriate documentation is maintained, that policies and licensing standards are properly followed.Geriatric health care experience preferred. Comprehensive training and warm work environment. Apply in person at American House of Holland 11909 James Street Holland, MI 49424